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Canyon High School will be offering the following workshops for the 2023-2024 school year.

Financial Aid Overview Presentation

Wednesday November 15, 2023

6:30pm @ Canyon High School Library

FAFSA/DREAM ACT Application Workshop #1 

Wednesday January 24, 2024

6:30pm- 8:30pm @ Canyon High School Library

FAFSA/DREAM ACT Application Workshop # 2 

Thursday February 22, 2024

6:30pm-8:30pm @ Canyon High School Library

FAFSA/DREAM ACT Application Workshop # 3 

Monday March 25, 2024

6:30pm-8:30pm @ Canyon High School Library

Important Updates as of March 2024 

When the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form first became available, there was a technical issue that prevented contributors without a Social Security number (SSN) from starting or accessing the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. This issue has been resolved. Students are able to submit a fully completed FAFSA form that includes contributor information. Provided below is information to help students and families successfully navigate the form. This includes information on commonly asked questions and help on areas that might impact the user experience. www2.ed.gov/finaid/info/apply/better-fafsa-contributor-tip-sheet.pdf 

Cuando el formulario Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA®) 2024-25 estuvo disponible por primera vez, hubo un problema técnico que impedía que los contribuyentes sin un número de Seguro Social (SSN, por sus siglas en inglés) iniciaran o accedieran al formulario Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA®) 2024-25. Este problema se ha resuelto. Los estudiantes ya pueden enviar un formulario FAFSA totalmente completo que incluye información del contribuyente. www2.ed.gov/finaid/info/apply/better-fafsa-contributor-tip-sheet-es.pdf 

The following google slides are from the Financial Aid Presentation at Canyon on November 15, 2023.

FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES

Here are some other ideas to help you search for and obtain scholarships:

Please look through the following options. Apply to all Scholarships that you fall under the eligibility requirements.
*Be careful when applying for scholarships.  Never give out social security numbers; never pay for a scholarship; ask a trusted adult to look over opportunities before applying.*

If your parents work for a large company, sometimes the company has scholarships for the children of their employees. Ask them.

• Check with your parent's work, your church or other organization you belong to.

• Explore the following websites and apps:

• studentaid.ed.gov

• unigo.com

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund (app)

• Scholly (app)

• Orbot (app)

• collegeboard.org

• petersons.com

• Check out: https://www.nhs.us/students/college-admission-planning/scholarship-search/

• Scholarship Information from other local high schools--check the school's web page

• Fill out your FAFSA to see if you qualify for a PELL GRANT

• Find scholarships within your community: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, The Boys and Girls Club, The Rotary Club, and more.

• Talk to local businesses (in person). Some of them will have scholarships which they will use for advertising to promote themselves.

• Ask your relatives. Do they know of a business who has a scholarship opportunity?

• Once accepted into your secondary educational institute, the financial aid office will have a list of scholarship opportunities to explore.

University of California (UC) Tuiton and Financial Aid Website: 

For information, tips, resources and helpful links on cost of attendance, applying for financial aid, how aid works and more, please spend some time exploring the UC Tuition and Financial Aid website. 

APPRENTICE ECOLOGIST INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIIP

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2023

AMOUNT: 3 SCHOLARSHIP UPTO $1,750

The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ (officially recognized by the U.S. EPA) has engaged tens of thousands of young volunteers (kids, teens, and college-age youth) from around the world in environmental cleanup and conservation projects since 1999. This program has received multiple awards from the City of Albuquerque, a "Best Community Impact" award from Eastern Kentucky University, and is featured on thousands of web sites. View recent Apprentice Ecologist Projects and past Apprentice Ecologist Awards to get ideas for your own environmental stewardship project. The goals of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ are to:

• Elevate youth into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup and conservation projects,

• Empower young people to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities,

• Improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife through education, activism, and action.

Here's how to become an official Apprentice Ecologist and be considered for a scholarship:

1. Conduct your own environmental stewardship project in 2023 .

2. Take a few digital photos of your project in action.

3. Write an essay about your project and what it meant to you.

4. Register and upload your favorite project photo along with your essay.

Link: https://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist#scholarship

EDISON  STEM COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS 

DEADLINE: January 23, 2024

AMOUNT: $50,000

The Edison Scholars Program recognizes students who want to be makers of tomorrow — the dreamers, inventors, guardians and pioneers — those who dare to be great. Edison International will award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to change the world. This is a chance for students with big dreams to advance their education and take part in shaping a brighter future.

Here’s the rundown of requirements:

• Must be a high school senior with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA, plan to pursue studies in the STEM fields at a four-year accredited college or university and show financial need.

• Eligible STEM majors include computer and information systems, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation and physical sciences.

• Applicants must live in Southern California Edison’s service area- link opens in new window

• The top 50 finalists will be required to submit a short video and potentially participate in a final interview. Don’t stress, these are just ways to get to know you better.

• Dependents of Edison International and SCE employees and retirees are not eligible.

Link: https://www.edison.com/community/edison-scholars

MALDEF SCHOLARSHIPS 

DEADLINE: Varies 

AMOUNT: $500- $20,000+

The MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide is a free, informative resource guide for students, parents, and educators with an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status.

LINK: www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resource-guide-2022-2023/ 

BIGFUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS 

DEADLINE: Monthly Scholarship Drawings 

AWARD: $500-$40,000

There are no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements. It’s easy to enter scholarship drawings each month. Simply complete one of the steps before the deadline, and you’ll be automatically entered to win $500 and $40,000! Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year have extra chances at scholarships because they’re eligible two entries each drawing.

Link: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships

**MORE SCHOLARSHIPS CAN BE FOUND AT THIS LINK sites.google.com/hartdistrict.org/canyon-counseling/financial-aidscholarships/scholarships **